Unkarissa maan ainoa ydinvoimala on pysynyt toiminnassa, vaikka helle oli vähällä pakottaa sen sulkeutumaan.

Paksin ydinvoimalaa Budapestin eteläpuolella jäähdytetään Tonavasta pumpattavalla vedellä. Joen vedenpinta on laskenut ennätyksellisen alas, minkä vuoksi ydinvoimalan tuotantoa on jouduttu vähentämään.

Voimalan neljä reaktoria tuottavat normaalisti noin kolmanneksen Unkarin sähköntarpeesta.

Sunnuntaina pysäytettiin toiseksi viimeinen toiminnassa ollut yksikkö, minkä jälkeen koko voimalaitos oli määrä sulkea.

Unkarin pääministeri Peter Magyar kertoi maanantaina, että insinöörit olivat kuitenkin onnistuneet vähentämään jäähdytysveden tarvetta. Myös vedenkorkeusennusteet lähipäiville olivat hänen mukaansa muuttuneet aiempaa myönteisemmiksi.

Unkari sulkee ainoan ydinvoimalansa Tonavan alhaisen vedenpinnan vuoksi.
Pääministeri Péter Magyar vetosi kansalaisiin ja yrityksiin sähkönkulutuksen vähentämiseksi ilta-aikaan.
Paksin ydinvoimala tuotti vuonna 2024 lähes puolet Unkarin sähköstä.

Hungary and Romania face an energy crisis as record-low river levels force atomic power plants to reduce output

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The U.S. Department of Energy has highlighted that weather-dependent renewable energy sources can experience significant output reductions under certain conditions. Solar power naturally drops to nearly zero after sunset because photovoltaic panels require sunlight to generate electricity. Likewise, wind generation can decline sharply when wind speeds are low, even during periods of high electricity demand. These challenges underscore the importance of maintaining a balanced and resilient power grid that includes reliable backup generation and energy storage.

According to discussions surrounding Mid-Atlantic grid performance, solar capacity fell by about 99% after sunset, while wind generation reportedly declined by 82% during a peak demand period. Supporters of the report argue that these figures demonstrate why electricity systems cannot rely solely on intermittent renewable sources and must be supported by dispatchable power such as nuclear, hydropower, natural gas, or advanced battery storage to ensure continuous electricity supply.

The findings have fueled ongoing debates about the future of energy policy, with many experts emphasizing that renewable energy remains a vital part of reducing emissions but must be complemented by grid modernization, expanded transmission networks, and long-duration energy storage. As electricity demand continues to grow, building a diverse energy mix is widely viewed as essential for maintaining both sustainability and grid reliability.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE); U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA); PJM Interconnection grid reliability reports.

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Morocco has become a renewable energy leader with the Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex, one of Africa’s largest solar power facilities. The country is already connected to Spain through undersea electricity cables across the Strait of Gibraltar, enabling electricity trading between the two continents. While exports are not solely powered by Noor and electricity can flow in either direction depending on demand, Morocco is expanding its renewable energy capacity and pursuing new undersea links with countries such as France and Germany. These projects aim to strengthen Europe’s access to clean energy while boosting Morocco’s role as a regional renewable energy hub.
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